GPS buying guide

I get it. Portable navigation devices (PNDs) are a bit archaic at this point. In a world where every smartphone and tablet has some sort of GPS receiver built into it and most cars offer some sort of navigation option, buying a standalone GPS navigator seems both superfluous and archaic.
Yet, the PND market is far from dead. There are still a number of good reasons to choose a standalone GPS device. So if you’re interested, here are our top picks.
Garmin Nuvi 3490 LMT

The Garmin Nuvi 3490 is the flagship of Garmin’s line of GPS navigators, featuring an ultra-thin form factor, great voice…